The older I get, the more I realize there is no linear plan to success. When I was younger, I thought if I went to school, got decent grades and worked hard, I was guaranteed success. Honestly, I couldn’t have been further from the truth. About ten years ago, my passion for writing (poetry specifically) […]
For some, it may be a delectable meal. For others, it may be a soothing melodic lullaby that lulls them to sleep at night. Some people find release in rousing sexual escapades. They are all forms of escape. Though some may be more drastic than others, we all have our coping mechanisms. These last (almost) […]
If you’re reading this, I hope you’re having an amazing Labor Day weekend! Chances are that you’ve worked extremely hard and deserve to take a break. Here’s something that will make your relaxation even sweeter: $10 off on all books on my site. Yes, for the first time ever, you can get any book here […]
Life has a funny way of inspiring art. A few years ago, my bank account was no laughing matter. Life situations mixed with a couple of desperate financial choices left me thousands of dollars in the hole. During that period in my life, I was bitter and unhappy. Plus, I had to quickly find a […]
I started collecting vinyl in December of last year (with the kick-start from one of my best friends). Since then, I have collected more records than I care to admit. During one of my recent record store visits, the cashier told me about how he purchased a rare album for his teenaged son. His son […]
Today marks ten years since the launch of the website you’re reading this blog from today. What initially started as an avenue to share some of my poetry and thoughts on music, turned into a website to host books, drink reviews and publishing. Thank you all for your kind words, support and love for these […]
Today is a nostalgic one for me. April 5, 2021 marks eight years since the release of my second book, Hindsight 20/20, the launch of my publishing company, 7th Sign Publishing and now one year since the anniversary edition re-release of Hindsight 20/20. Poems like “Appetizer”, “Tattoo”, “Standing On Your Shoulders”, and “Detox” are some […]
I was about seven years old the first time I saw Sade’s music video for her iconic hit, “No Ordinary Love”. I remember being mesmerized at how she was able to sing underwater as a beautiful mermaid. There was something intriguing about her; mysterious even. As time progressed, I listened to some of her music […]
You know the drill. During this time of the year, everyone is on a new year’s resolution health kick. Although I am currently fasting from certain foods right now, it has nothing to do with a new year’s resolution. I don’t believe in those. Instead, I prefer to live in the moment and strive to […]
As we enter 2021, I think we can all say that COVID-19 has lasted a bit longer than expected. With this in mind, I decided to host a virtual celebration for the launch of my two new books (A Swipe in the Wrong Direction and Cataracts) instead of an in-person event. Thanks to Dallas On […]